When it's all installed and done, what does a set of those wheels cost? And are you guys typically ordering them online or from a local tire store? They look awesome!

Those wheels and tires ran me 2g, mounted and balanced, and with the extra full replacement warranty. Plus i have a $70 mail in rebate coming in the mail. Discount Tire matched an online price i found for the wheels... they are normally $265 a piece at DT, plus lug nuts. I found them online for 218 with free lug nuts and DT matched it.

Thank you! Nope, Discount Tire. Schwabs couldn't come close on price... They wouldn't match the online price for the wheels, and the Toyo ATii's were considerably more expensive. And truthfully I had the ATii's on my LMM, and while i loved them 90% of the time, couldn't stand them on gravel. They threw rocks like crazy... Verdict is still out on the Coopers, but couldn't be worse than the ATii's.

I tell you what..... it is a PAIN. The molding removal was easy, but the adhesive removal is a nightmare. I think it's probably easier on newer trucks where the adhesive is still relatively 'fresh', but I've spent hours with goo gone and goof off and there's still some traces of residue on there. Will probably hit it one more time and then call it good... maybe have it detailed and see if they can get it off with a rubbing compound or something.

3M eraser wheel is magic, followed by goof off. I used it with great success on my LML

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Kids today don't know how easy they have it. When I was young, I had to walk 9 feet through shag carpet to change the TV channel.

Talked to the service manager of a shop close by that does a lot of diesel work, said he deals with the aftermarket warranties all the time and they're not as bad as people say... so we'll see. Will try and get it in there soon to see whats up. Definitely want to try and take advantage of the warranty if i can.

My LML (2012) had a factory covered service bulletin due to a leak at the turbo - I could smell the lovely DEF smell in the cab. Have dealer check it out- there are also extended warranty bulletins through GM due to class action type stuff, so ask about that too!

In all reality, not much of a chance of me upgrading the manifolds... Not in the budget. Best I can hope for is getting the leaking/cracked stock manifold/up-pipe fixed under warranty, and then upgrading the downpipe and exhaust.

Kyle, depending on the outcome if the downpipe is not now, I put in the Profab one on mine. Was so easy compared to the newer ones. I did it at somewhere around 100k, just turned out the bolts and out it popped. New one in slick as snot. We have a lot, and I mean inches more room than the LML and LMM. So if it doesn't happen now, don't fret it, I think I was 30 minutes or so. Had extra hands for allignment, but it was simple. Sorry for the newer guys, the LBZ is that easy.

Kyle, depending on the outcome if the downpipe is not now, I put in the Profab one on mine. Was so easy compared to the newer ones. I did it at somewhere around 100k, just turned out the bolts and out it popped. New one in slick as snot. We have a lot, and I mean inches more room than the LML and LMM. So if it doesn't happen now, don't fret it, I think I was 30 minutes or so. Had extra hands for allignment, but it was simple. Sorry for the newer guys, the LBZ is that easy.

That's good to know. Thanks for the info. I never had plans for new manifolds, just the downpipe and exhaust, and that's still the plan

I'll dig out a picture or snap a new one so you can see the heat shield bolts. I kept it for some reason. Not sure if I really needed to take off the heat shield for sure but it did make it easier for sure. It's a bit if a twisting act to get it out, but we have hundreds of room.

Finally got around to finishing my waste oil container I talked about way earlier in the thread...

Took my freebie NAPA bucket and added a lid with a pour spout, and also cut out a hole for a deck plate, and glue/caulk/screwed it in. Then I glue/caulked the lid to the bucket, in addition to the gasket already built into the lid. Should last me awhile...

Well I FINALLY ordered exhaust... 4" MBRP with muffler, and the wrapped MBRP downpipe... Now the real question is can i find time to roll around under the truck, or just punt and pay to have it done and welded versus clamped... Have kind of a list of things I have to get done anyway.

Need to:Clean cooling stack and flush radiatorDNR front diffChange Oil and Fuel FilterInstall new exhaustInstall new Curt hitch..... that's STILL in the boxInstall my EGT probe.... that's STILL coiled up under the hoodInstall PCV reroute... that's STILL in a box in my garage

Keeps me sane! Man I tell ya, I can be havin a vein bursting stress moment, and take 5 to drop in here and read a funny story, see a cool pic, or remember to pray for help, and it makes my day better. So thanks gents!

Gets you the nice house in the burbs, a nice, steadily increasing paycheck

New cars, trucks, motorcycles

Lots of stuff

But along with all that stuff...the nice home becomes a big mortgage payment with neighbors who become problems. And the neighborhood has the restrictions....

That corporate job gets you increasing responsibility which you accept because you are a hunter and a provider. But after a time you start to notice distance from the woman you loved so much. Distance born from lives separated by time and different azimuths born of growing in separate careers. And the kids who never see you start to encroach on any personal time you thought you might have had. Giving up every spare minute usually means the exercise/workout time goes away, which brings on that flabby whale look you start to see in the mornings.

Honestly, you can have it! Not worth it. I feel so blessed to have done 30 in the military and mil contractor work. They kept me exercising. They paid me well, they gave me a purpose and let me play with cool toys. On the other end I did not see Little Don grow up except for snap shots. I lost a marriage, which I suppose in my case wasn't all that much anyway, so maybe that was a good thing...??? And my middle life was about my experiences, not shared ones with family.

I'd say to any and all who would listen. Avoid the shiny bait, don't take it if you can avoid. Revel in your time, for it is fleeting...fleeting indeed!

Going through a merger/acquisition, and we've got a deadline. Big one, with big ramifications.

Honestly, I do it for my guys, not the money or the recognition. Well, and because I was raised to always do my best in whatever I do, period. I have a great team, great group of men and women who have bought in and worked their heart out. I owe it to them to see this through, and help them be successful in this challenge! I think many of you could relate to that at least.

Luke 22:26But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.